Geranium (Cinereum Group) ‘Laurence Flatman’ (Ashy Cranesbill)
Cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman', Geranium cinereum 'Laurence Flatman', Geranium 'Laurence Flatman', Hardy Geraniums
Noted for its long flowering season, Geranium (Cinereum Group) ‘Laurence Flatman’ (Cranesbill) is a compact herbaceous perennial which produces a profusion of upward-facing, cup-shaped, pale lavender-pink flowers, adorned with veins and a center that are dark red-purple, and white blotches on all 5 petals. The dainty blossoms feature a distinctive darker ‘arrow’ on each petal. They rise atop a neat, low-growing mound of delicately fluted, gray-green leaves. This Cranesbill is a perfect addition to rock gardens, borders, or containers.
- Blooming on and off from late spring to fall, this hardy geranium is reliable, easy to grow, and provides long-lasting color.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and spreads up to 10-12 in. (25-30 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in well-drained soils. This Geranium is not fussy about soils provided they are well-drained. Sensitive to summer heat and humidity.
- Attractive to butterflies, but deer and rabbit resistant!
- A great addition to beds and borders. Perfect for rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or containers. Effective ground cover or edging plant.
- Watch for vine weevil, sawflies, powdery mildew or downy mildew
- Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers.
- Propagate by basal cuttings. Easily divided in early spring.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
